You have the small business, Be the Business can help you develop and improve.
Small business is our business
Did you know that small businesses account for 99.9% of businesses in the UK? You’re contributing towards the largest community in the economy.
Since 2017, we’ve been supporting small business leaders reach their potential. Why? Because when small businesses succeed, we all enjoy the benefits.
Our programmes have been tried and tested by business leaders like you. This support has helped other business leaders grow their company, improve their competitiveness and unlock their productivity potential.
A lightbulb moment
Why does productivity matter?
Productivity is like a lightbulb. A new 5w LED lightbulb generates more light than a traditional 60w halogen bulb because it uses energy more efficiently. While a 60w halogen bulb wastes energy generating heat as well as light, the 5w LED bulb uses less energy to generate even more light.
A productive business uses less but creates more.
By the numbers
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16,000+
business leaders supported since 2017 -
£501m+
productivity uplift delivered -
44%
see increased turnover after completing programmes -
80%
made significant changes with our help
Putting small business first
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Your development: Boost your business with our expert-led programmes
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Your voice: Help us understand the challenges facing small businesses
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Your future: Make changes that can benefit all of us
Our impact
Supporting businesses
like yours
“I’m indebted to the board for their help”
Helen Tanner’s company Data³ has embarked confidently on a new phase of growth, after amending its sales and marketing strategy on the advice of a Be the Business board.
“My advisory board helped me scale the business”
BeGenio founder Grace explains how Be the Business and Mastercard Strive support helped turn her mission to end mathematical anxiety into a successful business.
“Now we focus on things that are causing us concern”
Be the Business Boards helped Glider Technology focus and prioritise, and catalysed a funding round that has put wind under its wings.
Latest from Be the Business
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Younger business leaders more likely to invest in productivity, according to new report uncovering growing business optimism
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Chancellor misses a £94bn opportunity in Budget
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Working in partnership with with industry leaders
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